salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,040 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 131 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mooresville?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mooresville
| Size | Mooresville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,276 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,483 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,666 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,838 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mooresville overall?
Everyday prices in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mooresville
Life in Mooresville
What jobs pay in Mooresville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,180 | 14.7% |
| Pharmacist | $150,580 | 15.3% |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | 17.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $133,140 | 17.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | 17.7% |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | 20.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | 20.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $102,370 | 22.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | 23.5% |
| Accountant | $92,910 | 24.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | 25.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | 27.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | 35.5% |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | 36.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,840 | 38.6% |
| Electrician | $59,080 | 39.1% |
| Plumber | $58,690 | 39.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | 39.4% |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | 41.2% |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | 45.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | 49.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,980 | 51.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | 58.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | 59.5% |
| Firefighter | $38,700 | 59.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,030 | 62.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | 63.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,580 | 68.8% |
| Cashier | $29,610 | 78.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mooresville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $786 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $390,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mooresville, NC?
Renting in Mooresville costs a median of about $1,926 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Mooresville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mooresville cheap or expensive?
Mooresville is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $96,684. It ranks 131st cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mooresville?
The median homeowner in Mooresville pays $3,381 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Mooresville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mooresville?
The median home value in Mooresville is $390,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
52,381 people live in Mooresville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.